Tag: Review
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The Metroid Manga: Before Mission Zero
Come to think of it, the only manga I’ve ever reviewed was the Akame Ga Kill, which I had rolled in with the anime. Why not expand my horizons a little bit? No, it’s not because I haven’t watched any shows to review lately, why do you say that?! Name an even mildly successful Japanese…
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Tomb Raider (2013): Beginnings of an Adventurer
When you talk about the PS1, there are a lot of game characters that come to mind. Personally, I always bring up Final Fantasy 7’s Cloud Strife or Spyro the Dragon’s… Spyro the Dragon. Others would point out Crash Bandicoot. And I’m sure there are some out there, God knows where, that would bring up…
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Doctor Who Season 4: Hitting a Stride
I’d say that this is the best season of the show. Unfortunately, season five exists. So I can’t really do that. But hey! Second place isn’t bad! Out of all the 10th Doctor seasons, this is the one I’d argue is the most consistent in its quality. It properly balances compelling sci-fi with the series’…
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Farworld: Going Back to Elementary School
Sometimes, you need something simple. A simple story from a simple time. Which brings me to today’s book: Farworld. This is a very generic fantasy book for kids. And in that regard, it works very well. I should know; I was a kid when I read it. I remember enjoying it a lot at the…
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Doctor Who Season 3: Shit’s Getting Weird
You know, it never really dawned on me how bizarre some of these episodes are. Granted, Doctor Who has always been crazy. But this season is fucking nuts, dude! Which would be fine! If most of the episodes weren’t awful. Although to be fair, it also has some of the best. But we’ll get to that. This…
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